For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 551 students in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Watkins Park is Head Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN include Head Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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